Vail, Gladyce L. (1917-2017)

VAIL, BOWERS, WAUD

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 4/6/2017 at 17:04:52

Gladyce L. (Bowers) Vail
August 9, 1917 ~ March 19, 2017 (age 99)

Gladyce Vail, age 99, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, died on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at the Hawkeye Care Center in Sioux Rapids.

Gladyce Lela Bowers, a daughter of Floyd and Kenney (Waud) Bowers, was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on August 9, 1917. She lived her youth in Sioux Rapids and received her education there, graduating from Sioux Rapids High School.

On December 31, 1939, Gladyce married Harold Albe Vail at the Congregational Church in Sioux Rapids. They, subsequently, adopted and welcomed two children into their home: Ann Marie and Richard Albe. Following their wedding, Harold and Gladyce farmed near Webb until 1965 when they moved to their farm near Sioux Rapids. Gladyce worked right along beside Harold in their farming operation. After Harold died in 1992, Gladyce continued to reside on the farm until 2004 when she moved to the Sioux Care Center.

A very capable wife and mother, Gladyce enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, making quilts, spending time outdoors, and going fishing. An accomplished seamstress as well, she tailored and sewed clothing for her children and great grandchildren. Moreover, an excellent cook, she, even, won a contest with the Taste of Home magazine.

Gladyce’s life is remembered by her family which includes her son, Richard (Lourene) Vail, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; her grandchildren: Amy, Justin, Stacie; and Jason; and her great grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, other extended family members, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; her daughter, Ann Marie; two sisters; and one brother.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Church in Sioux Rapids. Burial will follow at the Lone Tree Cemetery in Sioux Rapids. Visitation will take place for one hour before the service at the church. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is overseeing the arrangements.

Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Homes, 2017

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